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A review by herheadinherbook
The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson
3.0
TW: Death, anxiety disorders, gore, violence.
Rachel, an artist and glass blower, lives as a hermit in the middle of nowhere. Only getting visits from her sister twice a year, she is completely shut off from the world and that is just the way she likes it. So when a young mother knocks on her door and begs her to help her sick baby, what is Rachel to do? Any why is this woman talking about a pandemic which has killed most of the population through fear?
I enjoyed the writing style of “The Last Woman in the World”. The short, snappy chapters meant that I got engaged in Rachel’s world really quickly. It’s a really interesting concept for a book and and relevant to the world we live in today. There is something oddly comforting about a pandemic worse than the one you are living through. It’s atmospheric and poignant. Some sections in the book are bound to evoke a wave of emotion and stay with you. For me, it’s the child alone in the playground. Rachel’s character arc is definitely one of the best parts of the book.
At points my attention dropped whilst reading it. My main issue with the book is how easily the obstacles in the plot are overcome. Traits that are long ingrained in Rachel’s character are solved with ease. A solution to the pandemic lands in their lap. It lacked credibility for me.
It’s an interesting read and original concept. Fans of dystopian books will enjoy it but it may not be the best book they have read within that genre..
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Rachel, an artist and glass blower, lives as a hermit in the middle of nowhere. Only getting visits from her sister twice a year, she is completely shut off from the world and that is just the way she likes it. So when a young mother knocks on her door and begs her to help her sick baby, what is Rachel to do? Any why is this woman talking about a pandemic which has killed most of the population through fear?
I enjoyed the writing style of “The Last Woman in the World”. The short, snappy chapters meant that I got engaged in Rachel’s world really quickly. It’s a really interesting concept for a book and and relevant to the world we live in today. There is something oddly comforting about a pandemic worse than the one you are living through. It’s atmospheric and poignant. Some sections in the book are bound to evoke a wave of emotion and stay with you. For me, it’s the child alone in the playground. Rachel’s character arc is definitely one of the best parts of the book.
At points my attention dropped whilst reading it. My main issue with the book is how easily the obstacles in the plot are overcome. Traits that are long ingrained in Rachel’s character are solved with ease. A solution to the pandemic lands in their lap. It lacked credibility for me.
It’s an interesting read and original concept. Fans of dystopian books will enjoy it but it may not be the best book they have read within that genre..
Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.